South Bay Lakers Hire Metta World Peace as Player Development Coach

EL SEGUNDO – The South Bay Lakers have hired Metta World Peace as a player development coach, it was announced today by General Manager Nick Mazzella.

World Peace comes to South Bay as a seasoned veteran of the Lakers organization, having spent six seasons as a player with the Los Angeles Lakers (2009-13, 2015-17). World Peace was a key player on the 2010 NBA Champion Lakers and ranks ninth all-time in three pointers made (420) in franchise history. The four-time All-Defensive team selection posted career averages of 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his 17-year career with the Bulls, Pacers, Kings, Rockets, Knicks and Lakers.

South Bay opens training camp on Tuesday, October 24 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the UCLA Health Training Center. Media availability will take place following the conclusion of practice. Media members planning to attend should make prior arrangements with Noah Camarena (ncamarena@sb-lakers.com) of the South Bay Lakers Media Relations Department.